Wireless control system for floating row cleaner

Abstract

A wireless control system may include a controller and portable computing device. The controller may be configured to communicate with the portable computing device so that an operator may set a specific value and / or parameters in which the hydraulic cylinder may operate. In an aspect, the hydraulic cylinder may be engaged with a row cleaner assembly, and in another aspect it may be engaged with a closing wheel, and in yet another aspect it may be engaged with a furrow forming assembly.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS[0001]This patent application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 380,936, filed Aug. 29, 2017, entitled “WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM,” which application is hereby incorporated by reference herein in the entirety.FIELD OF INVENTION[0002]The methods described herein are generally applicable to the field of agricultural equipment. The embodiments shown and described herein are more particularly for improved row cleaning for delivery of seed or fertilizer. Although in no way limiting, the present disclosure is particularly suited for minimum or no-till conditions.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]U.S. Pat. No. 4,785,890 issued to Martin for “Ground-driven rotary row cleaner” illustrates prior art that may be relevant to the invention disclosed and claimed herein, but which fails to teach the improvement disclosed and claimed herein.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0004]Applicant discloses and claims herein a row cleaner frame a...

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Benefits of technology

[0005]A large of number of corn acres are planted with a row spacing of 30-38 inches. For various reasons, including increased yields, decreasing erosion and decreasing chemical costs, farmers are interested in reducing row spacing to less than 30 inches. Reductions to a row spacing of 15-20 inches is therefore desirable. The reduction in width between planted rows in combination with the use of row cleaners can lead to plugging of the planter row units i.e. the volume of trash flow is too high for the amount of actual physical space available between planter row units contiguously mounted on a tool bar. Furthermore, the reduced spacing between row units reduces the physical space available for mounting a row cleaner to a row unit. This problem is especially an issue for planters having a split row type, such as the 1700 Series John Deere front-fold planter. Applicant's design is of benefit and desirable. Additionally, many users wish to mount an accessory tool with the row cleaner, i.e. a coulter mounted in combination with a row cleaner for each row unit.

Problems solved by technology

The reduction in width between planted rows in combination with the use of row cleaners can lead to plugging of the planter row units i.e. the volume of trash flow is too high for the amount of actual physical space available between planter row units contiguously mounted on a tool bar.

Furthermore, the reduced spacing between row units reduces the physical space available for mounting a row cleaner to a row unit.

This problem is especially an issue for planters having a split row type, such as the 1700 Series John Deere front-fold planter.

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